tdi 100 cambelt due

[nadlad]

my 02 with 46k is due a cambelt what do i need to do aswell as that should i change the water pump, and shud i buy the parts from vdub

is there a cambelt kit, been told to do it after 4 years or 50 to 60 k mite aswell do it

thanks

[richandhazel]

I've just done mine, only mine is on its 3rd having covered over 150K now. I did change the water pump, it was only £20 and they do advise you to change it if the vehicle has covered 100K or more.
I bought the whole kit: timing belt, tensioner, 2 rollers and and idle pulley. GSF sold the kit for £100. My kit is expensive as it is the AHF engine, I suspect yours will be cheaper.

[nadlad]

now then thnaks for the quick reply rang vdub they said 355 inc vat my local mechanic said he wud do it all for 200  inc parts.

so just to cjeck i need to ring gsf tell them my engine code which is ATD and then they will have a kit is the waterpump a universal one?
will everythign i need be in the kit? what about pullys and tensioners etc etc

also do u knwo if a 16" montreal 2 with 205/55/16 will fit in the boot of a golf mk4 just that i had a avus 2 alloys 15 inch in there before and someone said it mite not fit in the pit bit.

[Bluefox]

I'd use a VW belt and tensioner, just for "safety's" sake. The water pump you can get away with a decent quality aftermarket like QH or similar.

[Ridg]

i got mine done at a local garage for £200 inc labour (ARL engine)

[nadlad]

well my local garage is going to change the cam belt tensioners etc and the waterpump and the steering belt  coz they do start to go aswellfor £120 ( i supply the [parts)

gsf have the ATD code kit for £59 plus vat
 and the belt is about a fiver and the pump is £25

just out of curisoity do the mk4 tdi onlyhave 2 belts steering and cambelt or is there a auxilliray belt aswell?

i think the AC runs off the steering belt too.

thanks off to work... england battered in the 1st test harmison is a real worry.

[richandhazel]

well my local garage is going to change the cam belt tensioners etc and the waterpump and the steering belt  coz they do start to go aswellfor £120 ( i supply the [parts)

gsf have the ATD code kit for £59 plus vat
 and the belt is about a fiver and the pump is £25

just out of curisoity do the mk4 tdi onlyhave 2 belts steering and cambelt or is there a auxilliray belt aswell?

i think the AC runs off the steering belt too.

thanks off to work... england battered in the 1st test harmison is a real worry.

2 belts. Cambelt and the auxillary belt (steering belt as you call it) that runs all the other components i.e PAS pump, alternator, air con.

For some reason the kit for the AHF engine is much more expensive than all the others.

[nadlad]

cheers mate